Unseen Nairobi
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MY FATHER’S SHADOW
2025 | 94min. | A Film by Akinola Davies Jr |
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The award-winning debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr., MY FATHER’S SHADOW is a powerful and poetic exploration of fatherhood, identity, and memory.
A semi auto-biographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian metropolis Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home.
*Please note that as we are a small, cultural space our tickets are non refundable & cannot be exchanged for another date. So if you decide you can’t come at the last minute, we suggest donating or reselling your ticket! Make a friend happy with a gift of cinema.
SUDAN, REMEMBER US
2024 | 1hr 24min. | A Film by Hind Meddeb |
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A collective portrait of the young Sudanese generation fighting for freedom through their words, poems, chants, and artistic creativity. Dreaming of a new Sudan led by a democratic and civilian government, they risk everything in their impassioned revolution to overthrow the country’s military regime in the tumultuous years leading up to the Sudanese Civil War and their subsequent exile.
*Please note that as we are a small, cultural space our tickets are non refundable & cannot be exchanged for another date. So if you decide you can’t come at the last minute, we suggest donating or reselling your ticket! Make a friend happy with a gift of cinema.
PALESTINE 36
2025 | 119min. | A Film by Annemarie Jacir |
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1936.AsvillagesacrossMandatoryPalestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain’s 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
*Please note that as we are a small, cultural space our tickets are non refundable & cannot be exchanged for another date. So if you decide you can’t come at the last minute, we suggest donating or reselling your ticket! Make a friend happy with a gift of cinema.
MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT
Next Quiz Night - April 2nd 2026
Join Mugambi Nthiga & Naddya Adhiambo Oluoch-Olunya for our legendary Movie Quiz Night at Unseen’s rooftop.
Join with your team or fly solo to compete as the ultimate movie trivia champion!
You can guarantee lots of laughs and friendly competition. Tickets are free but booking is essential.
MINI MORNINGS AT UNSEEN
From fantastical adventures to hilarious animations, come and join us for a fun morning! Every Sunday from 10am.
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Our Mini Mornings gives smaller kids the chance to experience films on the big screen in a child friendly environment, with soft lighting and lowered film volume. Mini Mornings are run every Sunday morning at 10am. Suitable for ages 2+
The ticket price is 650 KSH per child and includes fresh juice and a homemade snack. All children must be under the supervision of an adult. The screening is free for the accompanying adults.
UNSEEN GEMS FILMCLUB
Next Gems: April 26th
Join us for monthly themes and film discussions and discover the best film that you haven’t seen yet. Voting for the three film contenders via our Instagram page or Whatsapp Group.
Hosted by Unseen Nairobi with introductions & discussions led by friend, film lecturer & novelist, Matthew Daintrey-Hall.
Check out the GEMS archive on Letterboxd
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We don't want price to be a barrier to seeing and talking about great films, so pay what you can afford to join our Film Club each month!
Booking fee (supports a cheapy seaty)
550KSh
Subsidised fee (Cheapy Seaty) -
100KSh